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WV53 CDF

2003 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,241 mi
Last recorded173,241 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Caddy96,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 CDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 173,241 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 162,527 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 162,527 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 152,908 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2013 145,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 140,723 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 140,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 132,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 121,783 miles

rear engine mount bolt missing

slight play n/s rack knuckle

Pass 23 Oct 2008 108,902 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 108,902 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,482 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 84,927 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 84,927 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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WV53 CDF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 96,605 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV53 CDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV53 CDF registered?

WV53 CDF is a 2003 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is WV53 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 CDF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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